Learned a most important lesson today......

TorinoCobra71

...never, NEVER use acetone to try and clean sticker residue off of a coin slab....it screws it up for good.....



TorinoCobra71

Russ

It makes sense that this would not be a good idea since acetone eats plastic.

Russ, NCNE

TorinoCobra71

<< <i>It makes sense that this would not be a good idea since acetone eats plastic.

Russ, NCNE >>



I didnt know that before, now I do. Sometimes the only way to learn is thru experience.....

If it doesnt kill ya(the experience) it can only make ya stronger!



TorinoCobra71

Cgb

So what happened to the slab exactly?

Can you post pics?

Cladiator

I'd imagine the results would be similar to putting plastic model glue on a slab and smearing it around. To get stiker residue off try warm water and soap.

TorinoCobra71

<< <i>So what happened to the slab exactly?

Can you post pics? >>



I am not going to all of the trouble to pull out my copystand, camera, lights, etc. just to photo a plastic slab with scratches.......

TorinoCobra71

StampAlarm

I use De-solv-it. One squirt to a q-tip end and then use the dry end end finish up the job.

Tiny

Use GOO-GONE to take stickers or price tas or anything off plastic or any surface.
Will not hurt the surface your cleanig at all. Even can let it sit for while for real tuff ones.
Wipe off with clean rag. You can get it any store.

SilverEagles92

Use rubbing alcohol. Works every time.

WaterSport

Use Peanut butter. The oils will break down the residue and will clean up with soap and water.

WS

JRocco

<< <i>

<< <i>It makes sense that this would not be a good idea since acetone eats plastic.

Russ, NCNE >>



I didnt know that before, now I do. Sometimes the only way to learn is thru experience.....

If it doesnt kill ya(the experience) it can only make ya stronger!



TorinoCobra71 >>



So do you feel REALLY strong now???













Sorry, but I couldn't stop myself TC

itsnotjustme

Yeah, I tried acetone to get something off my Swiss Army Knife. With some sandpaper, I was able to make the outer red covering reasonable again.

TwoSides2aCoin

wd 40 on a tissue dissolves gum and adhesives. I have no clue what it will do to the slab.

LanLord

Use a hammer or a set of bolt cutters. It'll get all that awful plastic off at the same time as the sticker!